Heart Valve Voice Canada

John Hartill’s experience with heart valve disease is all too common. He didn’t know what valve disease was prior to his diagnosis. He unintentionally ignored common symptoms thinking he’d just have to live with them as part of aging. Watch this 80-second video to see which symptom really caught his attention, and how his wife Sandra supported him. #cardiology #healthcare #health #heartvalvedisease https://lnkd.in/giDfiHy3

Managing Director Ellen Ross landed in Dublin alongside Heart Valve Voice Canada patient and board member Christian Nielsen, while Len Crispino, our board Vice Chair, shared his patient story via video.   They are representing Canadian valve disease patients at the 4th annual Unite Summit presented by Global Heart Hub on Cardiovascular Disease: Living with Multiple Conditions. Sharing patient experiences is one way we support our mission: to improve outcomes for Canadians impacted by valve disease. Find helpful info and insights about heart valve disease from patients and top clinicians at heartvalvevoice.ca. #cardiology #healthcare #health #heartvalvedisease

“I have faced bilateral kidney cancer, heart valve diseases, heart failure, lymphoma and a host of other heart challenges. These have tested not just my body, but my mind and my spirit. Yet, after all this, I am still here.”   Len Crispino, Vice Chair of our board, opened today’s Unite Summit with a video message sharing his powerful patient story of living with multiple medical conditions—the theme of this year’s cardiovascular conference hosted by Global Heart Hub. Watch Len’s short video to hear a patient’s perspective on what’s needed to help people impacted by multiple conditions. Drop a heart in the comments if you liked his fourth and final point as much as we did. https://lnkd.in/gvcUYz7F #heartvalve #heartvalvedisease #hearthealth #health #cardiovascularhealth

Our hearts ❤️ take us to various places for various reasons 🌍 Most times, we’re in control. Sometimes we’re not, which is difficult to accept. Today I’m flying to Dublin to participate in Global Heart Hub’s Unite Annual Summit where I’ll represent Heart Valve Voice Canada in discussing living with cardio disease. I’m excited to continue improving the quality of life for patients with heart disease and see Dublin again 🍀 #patientcentricity #hearthealth

Today’s Heart Truth:   Fact: 97% of people over 60 have never heard of one of the most common types of valve disease (aortic stenosis.). That’s why our website shares helpful info for patients about this common, serious yet treatable condition.   www.heartvalvevoice.ca

Head to our YouTube channel for expert insights on common patient questions like this one:   Are you considering a mechanical valve replacement? ➡️ Find out what to consider in this short video from Dr. Jessica Forcillo, cardiac surgeon at CHUM - Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, and one of our clinical board members at Heart Valve Voice Canada.   https://lnkd.in/gyk3pPYD

If you need information as a patient or family member on heart valve disease, a good place to start is Heart Valve Voice Canada. Their shared decision-making guide is an important resource to help any patient get the best and right treatment for them. You can subscribe to their bi-monthly newsletter to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. Or visit their website - https://lnkd.in/eStdv-Hn - for a whole range of background information and links to all the essential resources. Ellen Ross Hugh D. MacPhie Global Heart Hub Heart Valve Voice US Neil Johnson Heart Valve Voice

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Today’s Heart Truth:   Fact: Heart valve disease is treatable, but it can be fatal if left untreated.   Find information about valve disease for patients and loved ones on our website. www.heartvalvevoice.ca

✅ New resource supporting patients diagnosed with heart valve disease.✅ Evidence shows valve disease patients get the best outcomes when they collaborate with doctors to choose the most suitable treatment for their preferences and goals, alongside clinical evidence. See how shared decision-making works in this NEW webinar featuring Canadian patients and clinicians.   https://lnkd.in/gAJ5BFKD Global Heart Hub